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Joaquín Andújar - Wikipedia
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Minnesota Twins Drop Game 3 Of ALCS, Astros Up 2-1
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Philadelphia Phillies - Wikipedia
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Ray Butler's 2018 Top 200 MLB Prospects – Prospects 365
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Gary Carter - Wikipedia
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Sweet '60: The 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates by Society for American Baseball Research - Ebook
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Pennant Race Flashback: September 29, 1978 - Bucs Dugout
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Dylan Crews Putting Up UNREAL Numbers In Pro Baseball
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September 30, 1979: Pirates Beat Cubs, Clinch Division as Expos Lose – PBN History
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Midwest League Title Determined in Cedar Rapids Tonight, With Unique Set-Up
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Carlos Correa Spurns Mets, Reaches $200M Deal with Twins
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Minnesota Twins Take 2 Of 3 From Colorado Rockies